Self Theory

Community-rooted, culturally responsive behavioral health services for youth, adults, and families. We integrate therapy, peer support, and community-based healing to address trauma, build resilience, and create systems of care where every individual feels seen, valued, and empowered. Self Theory’s essential care and unwavering support to our community is central to our role as advocates of wellness. Our core philosophy is rooted in the belief that every individual holds a vast, untapped reserve of strength, creativity, and inner wisdom waiting to be awakened. At Self Theory, we are dedicated to creating a genuine impact through our foundational mental health care that is grounded in cultural responsiveness. Every service we provide is carefully crafted to target interventions for trauma, crisis, and recovery. ​Together, we commit to a transformative journey that fosters authentic healing, connection, and understanding within our community. ​ Rooted and Resilient Youth and Adult Behavioral Health Services Comprehensive, age-appropriate therapy and mental wellness services that meet people where they are—emotionally and culturally. We support youth and adults in navigating life’s pressures, healing from stressors, and building resilience through individual, group, and family care rooted in community values. Rise Beyond Domestic Violence Recovery A healing-centered program for survivors of intimate partner violence. We offer trauma-informed counseling, legal advocacy, and personalized safety planning—empowering individuals to break cycles of abuse and reclaim their voice, power, and future. Unboxed LGBTQIA+ Support Services We provide a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to receive mental health care, build community, and explore identity without judgment. Peer groups, therapy, and advocacy all converge here to support pride, healing, and liberation. Lifeline 24/7 Crisis Support Services Available day or night, Lifeline offers around-the-clock crisis support for individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, or psychological emergencies. We respond with care, urgency, and culturally responsive de-escalation and connection. Healing the Block Trauma Therapy Trauma leaves a mark—but healing is possible. Our clinicians walk alongside clients using culturally grounded, evidence-based approaches (EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and more) to restore emotional safety, identity, and self-trust. Good Grief Collective Grief and Loss Counseling Loss is heavy—and you don’t have to carry it alone. This program offers compassionate support through one-on-one sessions and community circles that honor grief, hold memory, and create room for healing in the face of loss. Stay Up Project Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support Centering mental health as a lifeline, this program provides suicide prevention education, early intervention, and ongoing emotional support. We work to reduce stigma, increase access to care, and offer connection before crisis hits. We are your comprehensive community connection to a lifestyle of wellness. This connection is visible in the work of our prevention programs that build skills and strengthen systems. Bridges over Blocks Violence Prevention and Community Support Team A boots-on-the-ground approach to ending violence before it starts. We mediate conflicts, support at-risk individuals, and collaborate with local partners to create safe, thriving neighborhoods—block by block. Raising the Village Parenting Support and Education This program strengthens families from the ground up. Through workshops, coaching, and peer support, we help caregivers navigate parenting challenges, improve communication, and build nurturing environments for their children to thrive. Secure the Bag Academy Financial Literacy Classes From budgeting and saving to managing credit and building wealth, our financial education program equips community members with the real-world money skills they need to make empowered, informed decisions—no jargon, just real talk. The Fit Block Fitness and Wellness Program Healing isn’t just emotional—it’s physical too. The Fit Block offers fitness classes, mindfulness practices, and nutrition guidance that help clients care for their whole selves. It’s wellness that fits your rhythm and moves with your lifestyle.